Is North Dakota State College of Science worth it?
North Dakota State College of Science is a public, two-year institution in Wahpeton, North Dakota (small town). It awarded 553 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, electrician and diesel mechanics technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,092
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,587
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,513
Average net price
$11,261
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
553
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,909
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $56,659 | $74,744 | 97 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $45,253 | $62,920 | 41 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $31,521 | $46,788 | 35 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Associate | $62,531 | $81,168 | 33 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | $48,646 | $45,051 | 30 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $31,594 | $47,469 | 28 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $48,565 | $59,908 | 23 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate | $51,647 | $61,509 | 22 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | $41,956 | $64,660 | 21 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $59,489 | N/A | 20 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $59,229 | $69,372 | 17 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $50,780 | N/A | 16 |
| Animal Sciences | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plant Sciences | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 67 |
| Electrician | Associate | 60 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Associate | 55 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | Associate | 32 |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician | Associate | 27 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 25 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Associate | 23 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Associate | 21 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 18 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Associate | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for North Dakota State College of Science. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Dakota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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